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Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
eBikes Allowed:
Yes
Land Status: Private Property
Land Manager: Banhoek Conservancy
google parking directions Access Info:
Plaisir De Merle Farm
Disclaimer:
Winelands Permit available on the Banhoek Conservancy Website
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Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
21 trails
- E-Bike
21 trails
- Horse
10 trails
- Hike
19 trails
- Trail Running
19 trails
Region Details
- 3
- 7
- 9
- 1
Region Status
Open as of Feb 25, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 20
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 22
- Trails E-Bike
- 21
- Trails Horse
- 10
- Trails Hike
- 19
- Trails Trail Running
- 19
- Total Distance
- 17 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 9 miles
- Total Descent
- 2,500 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,075 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,572 ft
- Reports
- 91
- Photos
- 7
- Ridden Counter
- 4,272
Popular Plaisir Trails Mountain Biking Trails
• 80 ★ 4.0 • 4,646 ft • 0 ft • 417 •
Smooth flowing singletrack following the Meulsloot River valley on Plaisir farm.
• 75 ★ 4.0 • 1,713 ft • 139 ft • 346 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 139 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.
• 75 ★ 3.0 • 2 miles • 333 ft • 329 •
Popular green difficulty dirt/gravel road. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 333 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 13 minutes to complete this trail.
• 70 ★ 5.0 • 1 mile • 476 ft • 318 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 476 ft blue climb. It features berm and bridge. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.
• 75 ★ 4.0 • 3,337 ft • 0 ft • 276 •
Popular green difficulty mixed. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only and has a easy overall physical rating with a 0 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 55 ★ 4.0 • 902 ft • 95 ft • 272 •
Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 60 ★ 3.5 • 1 mile • 240 ft • 223 •
Moderately popular green difficulty mixed. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 240 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 10 minutes to complete this trail.
• 55 ★ 4.0 • 4,117 ft • 43 ft • 203 •
Moderately popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 43 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.
Plaisir Trails Mountain Bike Routes
12 miles • 1,396 ft • 4 • Point to Point •
Plaisir Gate via Boschendal, over Botmaskop and into Stellenbosch.
20 miles • 2,879 ft • 14 • Loop •
Plasit to Boschendal return single track mountain biking trail
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fynbos Trail | Dec 27, 2024 @ 11:49am Dec 27, 2024 | Ideal | TimdeV | ||
| Flow Trail Main | Dec 27, 2024 @ 11:49am Dec 27, 2024 | Unknown | TimdeV | ||
| Grootrivier Down | Dec 21, 2024 @ 9:53am Dec 21, 2024 | Ideal | andrejvvza | ||
| Plaisir Sky Traverse | Dec 21, 2024 @ 9:53am Dec 21, 2024 | Ideal | andrejvvza | ||
| Light White | Dec 21, 2024 @ 7:04am Dec 21, 2024 | Dry | NickioC9n | ||
| Plaisir Ascent to Sky Traverse | Jan 8, 2024 @ 12:12am Jan 8, 2024 | Dry | Kenny1aTsL3 | ||
| GrootRivier Trail | Jan 8, 2024 @ 12:12am Jan 8, 2024 | Ideal | Kenny1aTsL3 | ||
| Plaisir EasyUp | Jan 8, 2024 @ 12:12am Jan 8, 2024 | Ideal | Kenny1aTsL3 | ||
| Picnic Trail | Jan 8, 2024 @ 12:12am Jan 8, 2024 | Ideal | Kenny1aTsL3 | ||
| Akkerboom Kloof | Dec 23, 2023 @ 1:13am Dec 23, 2023 | Ideal | Kenny1aTsL3 |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| schalla-mtb | ridden | trail | activity #98940084 | Jul 11, 2026 @ 9:02am Jul 11, 2026 |
| hiltonjacobs | wishlist | route | activity #95867179 | May 30, 2026 @ 10:32am May 30, 2026 |
| JTbgNRcj | wishlist | trail | activity #93081723 | Apr 21, 2026 @ 8:16am Apr 21, 2026 |
| marthv01 | wishlist | route | activity #91494755 | Mar 28, 2026 @ 11:27pm Mar 28, 2026 |
| mvbalmoral | add | report | activity #89516808 and 1 more | Feb 25, 2026 @ 7:05am Feb 25, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| report | Have brought this under the landowner and... | Mar 5, 2025 @ 1:26am Mar 5, 2025 | ||
| trail | This trail is fantastic, well kept all trails.... | Dec 29, 2023 @ 9:07am Dec 29, 2023 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boschendal Wine Farm | 12 | 10 | 1.4 km | ||
| Hellsend Dirt Compound | 4 | 2.8 km | |||
| Dirtopia Trail Network - Murati & Uitkyk Wine Estates | 7 | 17 | 3.3 km | ||
| Bethlehem Plaas | 9 | 8 | 1 | 3.6 km | |
| Banhoek Conservancy Trails | 16 | 13 | 1 | 4 km |
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Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Plaisir Hellsend Pump track | skill park | Stellenbosch |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 21 | 17 miles | 2,500 ft | 9 miles | 1,076 ft | #4,476 | #87 | 7 | 99 | 2 | 1,220 | |
| E-Bike | 21 | 17 miles | 2,480 ft | 9 miles | 1,076 ft | #1,908 | #74 | 98 | 1 | 183 | ||
| Horse | 10 | 8 miles | 1,325 ft | 5 miles | 922 ft | #247 | #10 | 7 | ||||
| Hike | 19 | 16 miles | 2,073 ft | 8 miles | 1,076 ft | #3,083 | #71 | 98 | 26 | |||
| Trail Running | 19 | 16 miles | 2,073 ft | 8 miles | 1,076 ft | #2,305 | #64 | 98 | 47 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Plaisir Trails
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Plaisir Trails?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Plaisir Trails are:
- Picnic Trail (4.1/5)
- Cape Holly Trail (4/5)
- Akkerboom Kloof (4/5)
- To Trailhead Head (4/5)
- Plaisir Flow Trail (4/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Plaisir Trails?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Plaisir Trails are:
- April (8 activities)
- October (8 activities)
- May (6 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Plaisir Trails?
There are 2 parking locations listed in Plaisir Trails. The most popular parking spots are:
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What is the longest trail in Plaisir Trails?
The longest trail in Plaisir Trails is Grootrivier Down at 2.5 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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